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New coronavirus variant Omicron under observation by scientists

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© Thomas Faull/Alamy Live News/Alamy Live News via The Guardian Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you had any vaccinations? How do you keep yourself healthy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 discover /dih-SKUHV-er/ [verb] – to find information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time The police finally discovered the identity of the criminal. enough /ih-NUHF/ [adverb] – as much as is necessary; in the amount or to the degree needed Is there enough food for everyone? indeed /in-DEED/ [adverb] – really or certainly, often used to emphasize something It’s…
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Jack Dorsey steps down as Twitter’s CEO

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©BBC via REUTERS Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 What is the most popular social media app in your country? How much time do you spend on social media apps? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 remain /ri-MEYN/ [verb] – to stay in the same place or in the same condition She wishes to remain as a teacher. replace /ri-PLEYS/ [verb] – to take the place of something, or to put something or someone in the place of something or someone else He replaced Mr. Laurie as president. grateful /GREYT-fuhl/ [adjective] – showing or expressing…
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3 splendid places to witness Tokyo’s fall colors

3 splendid places to witness Tokyo's fall colors

©Marufish/Flickr Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 What is your favorite place in Japan? What is your favorite season: summer, winter, spring, or autumn/fall? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 show up /SHOH-uhp/ [phrasal verb] – to appear or be seen Please wear a light-colored dress that will show up on a dark background. capital /KAP-i-tl/ [noun] – a city that is the center of government of a country or smaller political area Beijing is the capital of China. downtown /DOUN-TOUN/ [adjective] – in or to the central part of a city Twenty people were…
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Instagram is being used by mothers to provide advice to new parents

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you use Instagram? How often do you use Instagram? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 public relations /PUHB-lik ri-LEY-shuhns / [noun] – the activity of keeping good relationships between an organization and the general public To help them boost their image, the group recruited a public relations firm. former /FAWR-mer / [adjective] – of or in an earlier time; before the present time or in the past He is a former employee of that company. intend /in-TEND/ [verb] – to have as a plan or purpose We intend…
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Harry Potter film at 20: Where are the cast members now?

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©BBC via Getty Images Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 What is your favorite movie? Which actor would you like to meet in person? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 reunite /ree-yoo-NAHYT/ [verb] – to bring people together again I can’t wait to reunite with my friends on Friday! anniversary /an-uh-VUR-suh-ree/ [noun] – the day on which an important event happened in a previous year We will celebrate our grandparents’ 40th anniversary next month. recent /REE-suhnt/ [adjective] – happening or starting from a short time ago The price of meat has gone up in recent…
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Restoring our ego through status pivoting

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© Getty Images via BBC Worklife Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 What comes to mind when you hear the word “success”? What is your biggest success so far? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 achievement /uh-CHEEV-muhnt/ [noun] – something that a person, company, etc. has done or finished successfully Getting the perfect score on a test is a great achievement. various /VAIR-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – many different There are various ways of getting to the airport. parental /puh-REN-tl/ [adjective] – relating to parents or to being a parent Parents have the right to go on…
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“Spider-Man: No Way Home:” Everything we need to know

Spider-Man No Way Home: Everything we need to know

©Marvel Studios, Sony, Columbia Pictures Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you like watching superhero movies? Who is the most powerful superhero for you? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 await /uh-WEYT/ [verb] – to wait for or be waiting for something The band’s most awaited comeback is finally happening. accidentally /ak-si-DEN-tl/ [adverb] – by chance or by mistake Oh, no! I accidentally sent the e-mail to the wrong person! unleash /uhn-LEESH/ [verb] – to let happen or begin something powerful that, once begun, cannot be controlled In the middle of the show, the…
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Vulcano residents evacuate due to high levels of carbon dioxide

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© Shutterstock via britannica.com Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 What comes to mind when you hear the term “natural disasters”? What natural disaster does your country often experience? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 evacuate /ih-VAK-yoo-eyt/ [verb] – to move people from a dangerous place to somewhere safe Locals were ordered to evacuate due to the flood. officer /AW-fuh-ser/ [noun] – a person who has a position of authority in an organization The personnel officer who interviewed you will give you feedback. allow /uh-LOU/ [verb] – to give permission for someone to do something,…
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Apple will finally allow you to repair your iPhone on your own

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you have an Apple gadget? Which do you like better, iPhones or other smartphones? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 provide /pruh-VAHYD/ [verb] – to give someone something that they need This book provides beneficial information on the services available in the area. blog /blawg/ [noun] – a regular record of your thoughts, opinions, or experiences that you put on the internet for other people to read She has a food blog where she posts recipes, cooking suggestions, and restaurant reviews. electronic /ih-lek-TRON-ik/ [adjective] – (especially of equipment),…
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A UK digital bank moves to a 4-day workweek without cutting pay

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 How often do you go to the bank? Are you usually busy on the weekend? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 old-fashioned /ohld-FASH-uhnd/ [adjective] – not modern; belonging to or typical of a time in the past The hotel offers old-fashioned service. loan /lohn / [noun] – an amount of money that is borrowed, often from a bank, and has to be paid back, usually together with an extra amount of money that you have to pay as a charge for borrowing We will ask the bank for a…
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